The Pylos Combat Agate, found in the Griffin Warrior’s grave, is an extraordinarily fine seal stone measuring only 1.4 inches wide. It depicts the final moments of a battle among three ...

Copper wire and stone Many viewers have asked me where to buy materials for making products in the video. I often use materials I easily find where I live (Vietnam), therefore it is not varied. There ...

The ancient Abu Dhabi Pearl is among the pieces on display at the Zayed National Museum, which opened this week.

If you’re looking for an Advent calendar for your child that isn’t candy or toys, consider this on-sale option from National Geographic. It’s filled with 24 polished gemstone specimens — including ...

With the gales of November rolling in, anyone ready to bundle up in raincoats and waterproof boots may have luck spotting Lake Superior agates and other cool rocks. Late-fall weather already whipped ...

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Jade, Tiger’s Eye, Carnelian—semi-precious gemstones are keeping us grounded and brightening up our wardrobes this fall. Adorning our necks, ears, and wrists with gemstones is nothing new, but today’s ...

The ancient city of Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan is considered to be the most important site connected with the great Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization. When it was first ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the Minnesota State Fair aims to get kids outdoors to enjoy all the state has to offer. On Monday, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Kevin Doran stopped ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Until recently, I only thought of carnelian as the stone in the Hellenistic relics at the Metropolitan ...

Craig Prudhomme is a former naturalist and has been involved in planning Moose Lake’s Agate Days weekend for 18 years. Moose Lake is home to the largest agate on record. It weighs 108 pounds. “In 1969 ...